Minor league convention in Colorado Springs shapes 1958 baseball
Sportlights Clay Dennis Missions' business manager flies to Colorado Springs Sunday for the major minor league convention that will decide pro baseball's future below major league level. Dennis, GM Marvin Milkes and Manager Joe Schultz attend with Baltimore brass as the Pacific Coast League reconfigures to make room for Dodgers and Giants, signaling a busy week and possible changes for the Texas league and Missions sale.
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Clay Dennis
Missions
Colorado Springs
Los Angeles’ Dodgers
Brooklyn
San Francisco Giants
New York
Dallas
Baltimore
Texas
Texas high school football roundup highlights hard-hitting upsets
The regional roundup lists Friday results across classes AAA to AAAA. Amarillo crushed Pt World Paschal 26-6 in Class AAA while Banham downed New London 41-6 in AA. Albany beat Henrietta 87 and White Oak’s Josh Wilmer Hutchins led a 46-0 victory. In AAAA, Austin faces Corpus Christi Ray in a bi district clash. Dallas Crozier Tech tangles with Dallas Highland Park. Sweetwater meets Breckenridge in AA. Garland hosts Gainesville in the North finals. Nederland and other favorites aim for the finals. Amacillo and Corpus Christi battles shape the AAAA finale path.
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Texas
Amarillo Crush
World Paschal
Banham
New London
Ballsnip White Deer
Albany
Henrietta
White Oak
Josh Wilmer Hutchins
Tourdanton
Bishop
Austin
Corpus Christi Ray
Corpus Christi
Dallas Crozier Tech
Dallas Highland
Garland
Nederland
Jett
EL Campa
Amacillo
Golden Siendios
Abi Jung
Giants
Corpus Chiefs
Nay-Austin
Savr
Sam Houston
Bellaire Veal Houston
Avikur
San Antonio Jefferson
San Antonio Burbank
Clehue
Kilgora
Brenham
Killeen
San Benito
Chass
White Deer
Stinnett
Sam Houston Seeks 7th Straight Win
Sam Houston aims for a seventh straight victory as the Cherokees meet West Columbia Roughnecks in a class AA regional clash at Alamo Stadium. West Columbia carries a 7-22 record into the game after routing Deer Park 24-7, while Sam Houston has outscored opponents 287 to 76 this season.
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Sam Houston
Cherokees
West Columbia Roughnecks
Alamo Stadium
Goliad
Roughnecks
Deer Park
West Columbia
Sam Ilguston Coagh
Glen Croker
Schedue
Crocker
Shuler
Thane
Allen ‘Shuler
Charley
Sam Touston
Charles ‘Kevine
Treving
Ant
Cary Price
Murray Kibbe
Kibbe
Melford Henkes Henkes
Horse Racing Sees Record Year Amid Baseball Worries
International horse racing grows toward a record year with purse money surpassing 81 million dollars and attendance topping 1.7 million. Indications point to continued expansion in 1956 as industry stars gather for key events and awards.
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Orse Racing
Indus Lof
Cos
Clay Ulan
San Benito and Edison clash in quarterfinal buildup
In Alice on Saturday San Benito and Edison officials talk football ahead of next week's San Benito Greyhounds versus Madison Golden Bears quarterfinal. San Benito defeated Cuero 28 14 and Brackenridge 19 12 while Cuero posted victories elsewhere in the region.
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Kingsville
Offinds
San Benito
Saison
George
Red Vorehand
San Antonio
Alice
Greyhounds
Golden Bears
Mdison
San Berrito
Wero
Gobblers
Stephen Mateh
Noison
Brackenritea
Eagles
Cuero
Victores
Wyoming Coach and Player Fined in Denver Incident
In Denver an incident at a hotel led to fines for Wyoming coach Michiel Devaney, star quarterback Larry vonata, and players Muratore, Corgan, and Mora. Police detained four others after a pistol discharge and corridor noise complaints. Devaney and associates deny striking officers. charges were dismissed.
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Laramie
Wyo
Shirley-Savoy Hole
Denver
Bob
Devaney
Wyoming
Joseph
Hole
Corgan
Thele
Larry Nolse
Muratore
Michiel M. Cor
Paul Mura
Ore
Locta Anal
Turbulent Roundup Of Sports And News From Texas to Melbourne
A chaotic log of sports results and Associated Press notices from San Antonio to Melbourne. Highlights include Australian racing results with Ken Nagle and Pancho Sopra, Lowrey’s $5000 victory, and pace records. The report also mentions Texas correspondents, hospital term notes, and retirement plans for longtime figures.
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Jaueite Hearst Consolidated
Tis
Texas
Associated Press
Nis
Braselink
Guiwaliger
Tiel
Rere Mariy
Seabiore Il
Aoj
Woleall Brawn
Boathorn Sanjars Galt Bm Ma
Ken Nagle
Syiney
Australia
Lowrey
Graydon
Malbourne
Kent Roxewall
Pancho Sopra
Frank Selgmut
Autralian Mae Cat
Kramer
Tony
Masel
Gin
Pyurontane
Sintann
Palfpoat
Stenday
Coliere
AL Rogen
Andes
Gene Ren Senuntrion Angeral
Sank” Lana Tint
Plana
Bobby Armed Services
Papttal Layne
Detroit
Lone Aunteree
Tt Rayon
Ares
Horse Show Set by Boots and Saddle Club This Weekend
Sam Tiousian's Boots and Saddle Club sponsors an all day horse show Saturday and Sunday at the Saladin Creek area. The event, nationally accredited by the Texas Hunters Jumpers Horse Show, kicks off at 4 am each day and features the Ws.army Pentathlon jumping course.
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Sam Tiousian
Boots and Saddle Club
Saladin Creek
Texas Hunters Ard
Sugar Bowl Denies Rosie Bid
NEW ORLEANS November 30 The Sugar Bowl rejected Rosie Bid in a bid contest around the Baylor Texas A and M game implications. Gene’s Manager Fred Digby expressed the Sugar Bowl invitation decision affecting prospective New Year’s Day opponents. Louisville and Drake were picks for the Sun Bowl with Drake accepting the invitation for El Paso Texas on New Year’s Day.
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New Orleans
Anxiouts
Youston
Baylor
Genes
Fred Digby
Texas A. & M
Texas
Louisville
University of Louisville
Drake
el Faso
Drak
Bob Harris Caps Bowling at Tangerine Bowl Meet
Bob Harris won the scratch singles title at the Tangerine Bowl bowling tournament in Commerce Texas ending Friday. Other winners included Alvin Olfers and Warren Carberry in doubles, Jim West posting 102 in handicap singles, and Mississippi Southern advancing to the Tangerine Bowl with a 1 loss record. the Lions finish the season 1-0 in handicap singles.
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Boo Harris
St. Geo
Carberry
Dow
Fla
Lions
Jim West
High Grid Playoffs Reported Amid Confusing OCR
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered player names and scores from a high school grid playoffs. Names such as Arthur, Funke, Michaele, Ada, Kiliven, and Electra appear amid unclear team references and missing context.
Ice Hockey Intenasional Scoreboard Overtime Thriller
The report records an overtime finish with New Westminster defeating Svattta in an international ice hockey game. Clintan and Cavers are noted scorers while NLS and Winnines contributed for their teams. The match extended beyond regulation with a decisive overtime outcome.
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Nespayante
Clintan
Winnines
Svattta
New Westminster
Anderson wins South Australian Torna final in hard fought win
In a tense all Australian final, Anderson defeats veteran Mrevyn Rote 7 5 to claim the South Australian Torna championship. Meanwhile Great Britain’s Angel Mortimer captures the women's crown by beating Lorraine Cogtlad.
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Adrlatie
Sov
Kat
Anderson
Mrevyn Rote
Auvluexon
Hitms Faelt OC Werth
Ela Deas
Angel Mortimer
Great Britain
Lorraine Cogtlad
Mustangs Smother Bulldogs In Regional Showdown
Jefferson Mustang football overwhelmed the Burbank Bulldogs 54 0 Friday night before 5287 fans at Alam Stadium to set up a Class AAAA quarterfinal clash. Jeff players Robert Clements John Poynder and Roland Hernandez starred on defense while Stuart Jase connected on three passes for 53 yards and a touchdown. The Mustangs aim to face the S F Austin Maroons or Corpus Christi Rays next, with Saturday’s result determining their opponent.
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Jeffngson Mustangs
Burbank Bulldogs
Alam
S. F. Austin Maranas
Jand Corpus
Christi Ray Texans
Mustangs
Watt
Pat Shannon
Austin
San Antonio
Ray
Corpus Christi
Lee
Joff Hag
Maroons
Mustang
Robert Clements
John Poynder
Jeff
Robert
Roland Mernandez
Lieweather
Stuart Jase
Roland Hernandez
Féfferson
McDirnie
I Yarts
Hya
Hix Green
Jefferson
Charles Morton
Edgar Menoyer
Edward Thomas
14 Teams In Y Tourney Opens Saturday at Y Gym
The annual double elimination basketball tournament for service teams co sponsored by the Armed Service YMCA and The San Antonio Light begins Saturday evening in the Y gym at N Alamo and Fifth with four games. The event continues each Saturday until completion.
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Armed Service Ymca
San Antonio Light
N. Alamo
Softball Finale At Ollie Recreation Depots New Field
Undefeated Eastlown advances in the win dows bracket as Tommy Burns contributes in a lop sided finish. Players including Jordan, Ted and White face rivals from Tell ie and southern opponents at Pedro Diamond No. Eastlown's squad, led by the Purser CoullleB, eyes another title in a season marked by mixed results and erratic scoring.
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Ollie Recreation Department
Jordan
Ted
Dan Pedro
Eastlown
Torealg
Riday Teele
Tommy Burns
Bastlawith
Barnes
Barnes and Dewey
Charadl
Aldrin
Ordan Motors
Arnolts
Walteaia
Bowes
HR Hall
Arnold
Rovhina
Waite Corda Tordees
Howlh ny Hi-Y shoot at Toy rifle ramen event
A local Howlh ny Hi-Y gathering featured a toy rifle shooting contest with Len Perens guiding participants. Winners included Gummy and Trl, with top scores around 22 points, while other competitors racked up totals in the teens.
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Dinate Amma IY
TrtIy Tuckey Woot Swan Hold
Clriday
Len Perens
Whimiive Tor Lly Biwlenoint
Bly
Ralitens Tyitée Chadwell
Omori
Treily
Ginla Xeone Gindt
Boon
Kod Homer
Rent Uey
Hove Eleol Gieht
Her
Liew Perron
Almha HY
Bova Acape
Khl Ape
Lackland Wins Narrow Comeback Over Flyers
Lackland trailed early but rallied to defeat the Kelly APB Flyers 60 to 54 in a Friday basketball game at Gall Stadium. Key players included guard Sam Houston and forward McRher Teale, with solid contributions from Wael and Vincent.
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Lackland
Kelly Apb Flyers
Galls
Football Tonight Alamo St Adamo Sam Houston Cherokees In No
Football lineup shows Sam Houston and Cherokees with players listed by number and name. Key names include James Dolly, Robert Graphin, Willian Epp, Jerry Timmons, Murray Kithe, Kenneth Boone, Gary Price, James Parkhurst, and Melford Heakes. The roster also notes West Columbia and other players with positions and jersey numbers, reflecting an in‑game program style.
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Alamo Stadhyo
Sam Houston
James Dolly
Robert Graphin
Willian Epp
Killy Wolfe
Paris
Arthur Gray
Jerry Tinmins
Allen Shuler
Murray Kithe
Kenneth Boone
Gary Price
James Parkhurst
Melford Heakes
Be Ley Henderson
Teeserves $Am Houston
Charles Trevino
Grant
Augustine Monjaras
John Nonagay
David Thigpen
Raymond Rohei
Chariesie
Touglas Reterhoff
Denherredieek
Ray Edwards
Pal Hail
Walter Johnson
West Columbia
W. A.wedi
Mahert Yanrford
James Bearing
Jimmy Caldwell
Robert Tenkins
Bevis Libert Hy
Veriatt White
Wayne Poland
Bouglas Bell
Derry Thomas
Brian Maxwell
Gary Ellis
Randal Simo
Jimny Th
James Weathers
Greg Laughlin
Ernest Beethworth
Payton Dorsett
Macutta Rowighnecks
Harry Kershaw
Mike Mathys
Benny Andrews
Dennis Gurbatz
Thomas Mowers
Douglas Exty
Allen Sassin
Wwene Marout
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Stuart Monirnie
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Ming
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Bec
Pat Linch
Hearst Journ-American
TRA
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Bobby Layne
Red Grange
Mlinois
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Iin
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Adolph Cordova
Theas
Timmy Gomez
Statinnica San Bente Ciera
London
Iitercepte
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W. Gu
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New Yorke
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Rosie
Bob Harris
Chase Mark
Tmsraet
Mwariilo
Egiiva
Towblon
Arthor
Mary Funke
Michaele
Ada
Electra
Font
Ats
Londen
Tomball
Burbank
Ronald Durbon
Joe Rogers
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Jefferson Steamroller
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